Weatherization Assistant Update (Version 8.3)
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Weatherization Assistant Update
(Version 8.3)
Michael Gettings
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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Platform Requirements Dropped support for Windows 95 and 98
Added conditional Vista support– Only NEAT operates under Vista (8.3.3.5)– Help utility requires additional download from Microsoft
– Have limited history of operation on Vista machines
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Adds specification of wall stud depth
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Evaluates insulating wall cavities with existing batt, blanket, or board insulation
Adds R-49 attic and R-38 floor insulation measures
Adds specification of floor joist depth
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Reformatted Foundations data input form
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Extended user-defined insulation types
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Adds fuel switching for fossil fueled heating equipment
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Evaluates replacing electric heating systems– With other electric resistance heaters– With heat pumps
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Evaluates installation of heat pump with no existing AC
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Evaluates installation of heat pump replacing existing window ACs
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NEAT Version 8.3 Changes
Treats kerosene heating systems the same as oil systems
Allows space heater replacement to eliminate secondary heating systems
Fixes bug associated with replacing space heaters
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MHEA Version 8.3 Changes
Considers window descriptions individually for retrofit recommendations
Adds window sealing (“Weatherize”) measure
Adds “Retrofit Option” field to window form
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MHEA Version 8.3 Changes
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MHEA Version 8.3 Changes
Modifies heating system tune-up measure, decreasing efficiency increase as existing efficiency increases (similar to NEAT)
Provides separate costing of measures applied to mobile home and addition
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8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA
The “Assigned To” field on the Audit Information tab is no longer required
Drop-downs with only one possible selection are automatically filled in
When creating a new blank audit, the Client ID is no longer filled in by default
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8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA
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8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA
Provide “Additional Cost” fields for each window retrofit option
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8.3 Changes in NEAT & MHEA
Allows viewing adjusted refrigerator consumption estimate without evaluating replacement
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WA General Changes Application opens with window sized for 1024x768 resolution
Data sheet views are no longer persistent
Increased number of reports with alternate data sheet view for exporting results to spread sheet